Abstract: Parameters necessary for browsing of content are stored in storage means while associating the parameters with location information of the content. When location information identical with location information of requested content has been stored in the storage means, parameters that have been stored in the storage means while being associated with the location information identical with the location information of the requested content are acquired from the storage means. When no location information identical with the location information of the requested content has been stored in the storage means, parameters that have been stored in the storage means while being associated with location information satisfying a prescribed rule are acquired from the storage means if such location information satisfying the prescribed rule has been stored in the storage means. The acquired parameters are applied to a process for the browsing of the requested content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing autoimmune and/or inflammatory disease. In particular, the present invention provides therapeutics for impairing the expansion and function of autoreactive T cells, NK cells and/or NKT cells, by modulating NKG2D.

Abstract: Described here are TRPV1 agonist compounds and their methods of synthesis and use. In addition to specifically identified compounds, capsaicin prodrugs, gemini dimers, and mutual prodrugs are also described. Formulations of the TRPV1 agonist compounds may be in the form of a liquid, tablets, capsules, gel, cream, emulsion, a patch, or the like. Methods for treating medical conditions using the compounds, compositions, or prodrugs described, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to repairing of a defective portion caused by a short circuit without generating a dark spot by a pin hole. Laser beams are irradiated to an irradiating region set in a peripheral region of a foreign substance. This prevents damaging of an organic EL element which the foreign substance adheres to and formation of the pin hole. By irradiating laser beams to the peripheral region at a distance from the foreign substance, energy of the laser beams spreads concentrically around the irradiating region, and is also supplied to the foreign substance indirectly. Therefore, the high resistive region can be formed between an anode layer and a cathode layer so that the defective portion caused by the short circuit by the foreign substance can be repaired.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing amino phosphate flame retardants. Melamine and phosphoric acid substances are used as a starting material, AND then the starting material reacts in the absence of solvents at a temperature ranging from 40 to 200° C. to obtain powdery amino phosphate compounds used as flame retardants. Since the reaction free of solvents is carried out under a condition of lower temperature, the powdery amino phosphate compounds can be obtained without drying steps. Therefore, not only the contaminations caused by solvent volatilization can be avoided, but also the process of preparing the product is simplified and the cost of the product is reduced.

Abstract: A semiconductor storage device includes: a memory cell array including a plurality of memory cells which are connected to a plurality of pairs of complementary bit lines; an internal voltage decreasing section for generating a predetermined voltage lower than a power supply voltage; and an equalizing section for performing an equalizing operation to charge the pairs of complementary bit lines to a predetermined equal potential, wherein the internal voltage decreasing section is formed by first and second internal voltage decreasing sections, the equalizing section is formed by a first equalizing section, which is provided at one side of the memory cell array, and a second equalizing section, which is provided at the other side of the memory cell array, the first and second internal voltage decreasing sections supply an electric power to the first and second equalizing sections, respectively.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyolefin multilayer film having a skin layer having oil-absorbing porous particles is disclosed. The film has substantially a small amount of porous particles on a weight basis of the total weight of the film and yet shows substantially no visible distortion after exposure to food products such as potato chips.

Abstract: This is in the general field of surgical instruments and is, specifically, a microballoon-tipped delivery catheter with a flexible, proximally-manipulated hinge or joint region. The catheter may have a shaft of varying flexibility which contains several lumen. The inner, or delivery, lumen generally may be used with a guide wire to access target sites within the body via the flexible, small diameter vessels of the body. The delivery lumen may be also used for placement of occlusive materials, e.g., in an aneurysm. Inflation of the micro-balloon, located near the distal tip of the catheter, is effected using the inflation lumen. The push/pull wire lumen contains a wire, which when manipulated, flexes the catheter's distal tip.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improving the reliability of a chip size package mounted on a print board. A metal post 9 is formed in such way that the top surface thereof is larger than the bottom surface, and that the metal post 9 is thinner in the middle than at its both ends. A solder ball 12 is mounted on the top surface of the metal post 9, achieving a larger contact area S′ between the metal post 9 and the solder ball 12 than that of the conventional art, which leads to the increased endurance against shear stresses. Furthermore, when the metal post 9 is made thinner in the middle than at its both ends, the metal post 9 is flexible in the lateral direction, and thus capable of further dissipating the stresses accumulated in the boundary area.

Abstract: A system and method for effecting wideband image rejection. In a receiver implementation, the inventive method includes the steps of receiving a first signal in a first frequency band and generating in-phase and quadrature signals therefrom. The phase of the in-phase signal is shifted to provide a second signal and the phase of the quadrature signal is shifted to provide a third signal. A predetermined phase relationship is thereby effected between the second and the third signals. The second and third signals are then summed to provide an output signal which has minimal interference from a mixing signal. In an illustrative receiver application, the phase shifting is achieved via the use of all pass networks. Each of the all pass networks include a differential amplifier having first and second input terminals. The first and the second terminals are connected to a first end of first and second resistive elements, respectively.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel polyisocyanate compound which is useful as a starting material for an optical material having a high refractive index, a low dispersion and excellent optical characteristics, and a process for producing this compound at good efficiency. The invention also provides an optical material having a high refractive index, a low dispersion, an excellent transparency without optical distortion and having good heat resistance.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of drying and stabilizing prokaryotic cells, and the compositions obtained thereby. The cells are first cultured or incubated under conditions sufficient to induce intracellular trehalose, suspended in a stabilizing solution and dried to form a solid glass. The resulting product is storage-stable at room temperature, showing little viability loss on storage.

Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides with cellulase activity, corresponding DNA sequences, vectors, transformed hosts and a method for the production of these polypeptides, which are obtainable from Aspergillus niger var. niger or Aspergillus niger var. tubigensis.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the flow of molten material from a melt container. The apparatus includes a tubular insert sized for insertion into a tap hole formed in a sidewall of the melt container and a rod receivable within the insert. A cooling device is provided to cool the rod to a temperature below the temperature of the molten material. The rod is axially movable within the insert between a first position wherein the rod is positioned within the tubular insert for cooling a portion of the molten material located at the first end of the insert to form a plug and stop the flow of molten material through the passageway, and a second position wherein the rod is spaced from the first end of the insert to allow the plug to melt and start the flow of molten material through the passageway. A method for trapping gases emitted during the melt and tapping processes is also disclosed.

Abstract: Replication-competent adenovirus vectors specific for cells which allows a probasin transcriptional response element (PB-TRE) to function, such as cells which express the androgen receptor (AR), and methods of use of such viruses are provided. These viruses comprise an adenoviral gene under control of a transcriptional regulatory portion of a PB-TRE, which is in turn dependent upon AR expression. The gene can be, for example, a gene required for viral replication or the adenovirus death protein gene (ADP). The viruses can also comprise at least one additional adenoviral gene under control of at least one additional prostate-specific transcriptional response element, such as that controlling prostate-specific antigen expression (PSA-TRE). Thus, virus replication can be restricted to target cells exhibiting prostate-specific gene expression, particularly prostate carcinoma cells.

Abstract: A method for producing polybenzazole in the presence of iron(II) ion. The polybenzazole obtained by this method can be formed into a highly strong fiber having a high elastic modulus and a heat resistant film. The method enables economical production of polybenzazole having fine tone and high polymerization degree.

Abstract: Cotton fiber tissue-specific genes disclosed herein are specifically expressed in a cotton fiber tissue at the stage of cotton fiber elongation. One of the genes was first derived from a cotton plant of the genus Gossypium and found to change the degree of its expression by treatment with a brassinosteroid.

Abstract: A springing up apparatus for the door (especially the rear door of a cargo box) of a van-type truck is constructed by pivotally attaching the second end of an arm A having a first end pivotally attached to a cargo box body and a second end of an arm B having a first end pivotally attached to the door of the cargo box, and loading a tension spring between a prescribed point on the arm B and a prescribed point on the cargo box body or on the door of the cargo box. This makes it easy to open and close the door of the cargo box by human power. Further, use is made of a compression spring, which is provided on the roof of the cargo box, and there are additionally provided a spring cover mounting structure, which is capable of rotating about a horizontal shaft fixed to the roof, as well as a door-opening adjustment mechanism, which comprises a bracket and an adjustment disk, for adjusting initial amount of compression of the compression spring. This makes it easy to bring the door to rest at a desired position.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes at least two memory cells included in a first bank; at least two word lines; and a first sensing amplifier and a second sensing amplifier. The first sensing amplifier amplifies and holds data of one of the memory cells connected to one of the word lines. The second sensing amplifier amplifies and holds data of one other memory cell connected to one other word line.